Raviv Tal, MD

I had to make a return visit yesterday, because the original prescription for eyeglasses that he wrote just 3 weeks ago turned out to be incorrect. At this second visit, Dr Raviv said that the optical store ought to change the faulty lens for free, which obviously they refused since it was not their fault. In addition, he said that I should use a cheap $ 99 eyeglass provider so that «you can throw away the eyeglasses if they are not correct»! Obviously it is okay for him to encourage me to waste my money on his incorrect prescriptions! This man is a sham.

Lied to me about my records and pushed me to start using contact lenses that were terrible for my eyes. Very unpleasant and shady. Sad that this is the régime that has replaced the wonderful and HONEST Dr. Steven Koenig.

I can’t say enough about Dr. Raviv and how amazing he is! I waited a very long time to fix my cataracts, out of fear — because I have a macular hole in my right eye and depend on my left eye. My left eye was extremely nearsighted and my right eye was practically blind. I saw a news article about Dr. Raviv and did some research, only to find that he is a brilliant ophthalmic surgeon specializing in cataracts and refractive surgery. He did not disappoint!!! Dr Raviv did cataract surgery on both eyes and I have ²⁰⁄₂₀ in my left eye and peripheral vision in my formerly blind eye. I can see better than I have ever seen in my life, without any corrective lenses.
Yesterday I had a one week follow-​up with Dr. Raviv following my second cataract surgery. He said, «Your vision is so good! Do you know how happy I am?» My answer was «Not more than me!»

I found Dr. Raviv while google searching, «Best eye doctor in NY». Suffice it to say it is MORE than accurate. My aunt & uncle both had cataract surgery in the past with different doctors and both suffered from complications. My mother and I were very nervous about her procedure. We visited a dr in LI, closer to her home and it was a terrible experience.
I was so happy to have found Dr. Raviv, Carla & everyone at Eye Center of NY.
BEST for the following reasons:
1) Staff– are gentle, kind, and willing to answer questions without issue. They treated & spoke to my mother as if she was their mother. :)
2) Education– From the moment you want into the office there is a slideshow detailing what a cataract is and how the procedure is done.
3) Further education– They make you review a separate interactive info session to answer every possible question you may have lingering.
4) Follow-​up– The procedure was done and the dr met with me after to calm my nerves and explain how everything went. The following day, Carla & Dr. Raviv and the other dr at the facility went over everything again with my mother and I.
If you have a loved one that is in need of cataract surgery I STRONGLY recommend this place. My mother now has ²⁰⁄₂₀ in her left eye and next month we are scheduled for her right eye! So happy I found them!

I just had cataract surgery in both eyes performed by dr.Raviv. It is the most wonderful result. My vision was ²⁰⁄₂₀ without glasses.Dr. Raviv was extremely patient in answering my many questions, he is not only a skilled physician, but one who truly cares about his patients.
Everyone at the facility was great. I could not have expected more of anyone.
He is the best around and I 100% recommend him highly.
Thank you so much, Dr. Raviv !!!

There are not enough stars in the universe to rate Dr. Raviv. He is the most compassionate and patient doctor you will ever work with. After some excessive research, I took my father there for basic cataract surgery and the results were phenomenal. My father achieved ²⁰⁄₂₀ within a week after the surgery.
In the waiting room at the hospital, many patients of other doctors were told they had restrictions for several days after the surgery, such as not being able to lift weights, wash their face, etc. My father was told that he can do whatever he pleases within hours after the surgery because Dr. Raviv uses the latest technology available. He was able to go to work the next day and preform every activity necessary.
I, myself, will most likely need LASIK surgery in the future. Any guesses who will be performing it?

I came from North Carolina to have cataract surgery done by Dr. Raviv based on the great reviews he has received. He is not only a skilled physician, but one who truly cares about his patients, takes great pride in his work and instills this into his office staff. I had a short time frame within which to have both eyes done and he and staff managed to get everything done in an eight day period while I stayed in a nearby hotel.
After having the first cataract removed, perfect vision was instantaneous. The second eye took two days to achieve perfection. My vision went from ²⁰⁄₆₀ with glasses to ²⁰⁄₁₅ without glasses.
I could not have expected more of anyone.
My heartfelt thanks to Dr. Raviv and his entire staff.

Waited ONE HOUR to be seen for a routine eye exam. Absurd. Appointment was for 12:30 and I was not called in to see MD until 1:30. I sat in the waiting room for a full hour.

Dr. Raviv is the absolute best. I had LASIK performed a month ago, and the results are incredible. Booking the surgery was a breeze, and everyone in the office is cheerful, friendly, and a delight to work with.
I was definitely nervous going into the surgery (and I probably didn’t make it easy for him as I get very jumpy when things go near my eyes), but he was very calming and reassuring the whole time. He spoke to me throughout the procedure, telling me what I should be feeling and letting me know what was going to come next. I have no negative side effects from the surgery, and my quality of life has improved drastically.
Dr. Raviv has many achievement awards around the office heralding his good work, and it’s clear why. He’s the best around, and I 100% recommend him to friends and family.

I just had cataract surgery in both eyes performed by dr. Raviv
It is the most wonderful result. I see so clear. The colors are so bright and saturated. It is like a miracle.
The process was nervy on the first eye but dr. Raviv was very reassuring during the whole procedure and explained what was happening throughout the whole thing.
The second eye was a breeze since I knew what to expect.
Everyone at the facility was great.
I only have good things to say about dr. Tal Raviv, his crew and about the results of the surger.
I recommend him highly.

I was initially referred to Dr. Raviv by another client for a Lasik consultation even though I was still uncertain about having the surgery. After my first visit, Dr. Raviv and his staff took the time to answer all of my questions about the surgery and financing options. Everyone in the office is very professional and very nice, and you can feel comfortable knowing that you are getting the best service that money could buy. It’s now been a week since my Lasik surgery and my eyes feel amazing and I already have ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision. I have recommended Dr. Raviv and his staff to all of my friends because I’m confident that they’ll get a world class surgeon and an amazing office experience.

I am so pleased that I chose Dr. Raviv to perform cataract surgery on both my eyes last winter. The examinations at his office were thorough, and his staff is always patient and compassionate, given that that this surgery easily can cause one to become nervous and uneasy. Though Dr. Raviv’s office is busy, he always takes the time to respond clearly to all my questions, and I was impressed by his articulate manner and desire for me to understand his response. During surgery, for which I had only local anesthesia by choice, he was comforting. The in-​office and online videos he has available helped me understand the condition and the procedures. I highly recommend this experienced doctor; he demonstrates strong professional integrity.

I had my left eye surgery done by Dr. Raviv at NY Eye and Ear hospital. From the time I had my eyes examined, I was impressed by the way the crew in the office took care of me. They made sure all the machines were disinfected and were so gentle knowledgeable on what they were doing. On the day of operation, the crew at the hospital made sure my informations were correct and repeatedly asked me which eye had to be operated. After everything is checked, they took me to the operating floor. I was a little nervous but when I saw Dr. Raviv, he approach me and assured that I will be alright in less than 15 minutes. After the surgery, they took me then to the recovery room were I was offered juice, coffee cookies. They even gave the same to my wife who accompanied me to the surgery. I live in Monroe, NJ but Dr. Ravivs team made the long trip worthwhile. See him and know what caring is all about.

My experience was not as good as the others. Wait time in the office exceeded one hour — both visits. I was led to believe that after my cataract surgery, I would no longer need glasses — not true. In addition, I had flashing «lights» and prisms in the corner of my eye for several months. Then, when I showed up for my final follow up visit (where I was told I would need one more in-​office laser procedure), I was told the Dr had left his practice. No one called to say the Dr had left. No one called to reschedule. Finally, my insurance company had assured me they would pay for the implanted lens, but it was never submitted to insurance, and now I can’t get a copy of the receipt to submit to insurance to be reimbursed for the $ 3500 I was charged for the lens. I am very unhappy with this Dr.

I recommend Dr. Tal Raviv very highly. I had both eyes done, one in November and
the second ten days ago, and every time I open my eyes in the morning and don’t
need to reach for my glasses or contacts —which I have done since I was eight years
old — I thank Dr. Raviv!!! Not to mention when I look out of my fifteenth-​floor apartment window and can see exquisitely clearly for miles! I was very nearsighted,
couldn’t cross the street without correction, and now it feels as though I have gotten
a new, fresh, young pair of eyes!!! And I am 72.
I was anxious before the first surgery, and Dr. Raviv was extremely patient in answering my many questions and, in so doing helped put me at ease. And he has
a delightful sense of humor, which helped a lot. I am very glad that I chose the toric lens option for my astigmatism and that Dr. Raviv is one of the few surgeons in this metropolitan area to do a special procedure during surgery to determine
whether indeed the toric lens is needed. It turned out I needed it in one eye but not
the other.
The surgery was easy and took about 15 minutes. The discrepancy between what
I was anticipating and what actually transpired was huge. It was almost a pleasure!
Dr. Raviv is an excellent surgeon!
Dr. Raviv’s surgical coordinator, Damaris, was extremely helpful in preparing me
for the surgery and afterwards, as were the other members of his staff.
The Hospital, New York Eye and Ear, was excellent, everyone doing their jobs
professionally and putting the patients at ease.
Thank you so much, Dr. Raviv!!!

Dr. Raviv helped me choose the Toric Intraocular lens to address my strong astigmatism and cataracts. I had the surgery less than a week ago at New York Eye and Ear on E. 14 St. In Manhattan. Everything went smoothly and my vision is ²⁰⁄₂₀ now in that eye! I am thrilled and can only imagine how great it will be after the other eye is operated on in about a week! It is a quick recovery period. With local anesthesia you can walk out within an hour of surgery without feeling groggy or nauseated., as long as you have someone to accompany you. I will need a light Rx reading glasses but for most of my day I am glasses free for the first time in 50 years!!! It’s amazing. :-)

My grandmother has cataracts and glaucoma. She was told by her regular eye doctor that the time had come to have surgery to remove the cataracts before her eyesight was significantly impaired. We searched high and low for a good surgeon and Dr. Tal Raviv was recommended by a friend of the family. The surgery was done by laser and was completely painless. My grandmother had both eyes done and she is well on her way to recovery. Thank you Dr. Raviv for taking such good care of my grandmother!

so I was here yesterday and saw a «people love us on Unilocal» sticker. but I can’t find any reviews — maybe they got removed for some reason? or maybe it’s listed under the Brooklyn office and I am too lazy to change the «search» function to Brooklyn?
I’ve been coming here since I started working and got on my own health insurance plan 2 years ago. they have a location in Midtown and one in Park Slope, and I have gone to both.
Doctor Raviv and the other medical staff know what they are doing and don’t waste your time — I’ve never been here for more than half an hour. they are friendly and efficient.
you can order your contacts and glasses through their site as well, or get a prescription to bring elsewhere.
I love this place, I will keep coming back!